Italian language workshops
A fianco dei corsi trimestrali di italiano, siamo lieti di offrire una nuova serie di workshop linguistici per perfezionare grammatica e conversazione: sessioni brevi e mirate per una spinta immediata alle tue competenze!
These workshops are perfect if you’d like to deepen your understanding of grammar, gain confidence in conversation, or simply enjoy a concentrated burst of Italian language practice.
Each session lasts 1,5 hours, takes place in person at ICI London (Belgravia), and is open to all learners (no long-course enrolment required)
Current students of our Italian courses benefit from a 10% discount.
SIAL.courses e l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Londra (ICI London) collaborano per offrirti un’opportunità formativa unica, guidata da insegnanti madrelingua italiani qualificati.
Find the workshop that fits your needs
Grammar Workshops
Ideal for learners who want to strengthen specific areas of Italian grammar in a clear and structured way. These sessions focus on practical explanations, guided examples, and targeted exercises that you can immediately apply in your everyday Italian.Conversation Workshops
Perfect if you want to speak more confidently and naturally. These highly interactive sessions focus on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary expansion and real-life communication, all conducted in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
Give the gift of Italian this Christmas
The perfect present for partners, friends, and anyone who loves Italy.
Looking for a meaningful, original gift?
Give someone you care about the chance to learn or level up their Italian: a gift that’s fun, enriching, and lasts far longer than anything you could wrap.
Whether they’re:
- the non-Italian half of an Italian couple dreaming of speaking their partner’s language
- someone who’s always wanted to study Italian
- a true Italy lover who enjoys all things Italian
- preparing for a trip or reconnecting with their roots
this is the perfect gift!
January dates are now available, and at just £28 per workshop, the value is huge.
> Email us at [email protected] with “GIFT” in the subject line, and we’ll guide you through the process.
… and if you’re thinking this might actually be the perfect gift for YOU, just casually share the link with your friends and family: they’ll get the hint!
Upcoming dates
BEGINNER LEVEL
If you are at a beginner level, please select from the dates below to find the workshop you wish to attend. Grammar workshops at beginner level run on Wednesdays at 10:00-11:30AM; conversation workshops at beginner level run on Wednesdays at 12:00-1:30PM.
- GRAMMAR
Essere and avere: differences in use, common mistakes, and practical communication
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:00-11:30AM
Passato prossimo: formation, auxiliary verbs essere/avere, agreement, and typical uses
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:00-11:30AM
Imperfetto: when and how to use it to describe habitual or background actions
Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10:00-11:30AM
Descriptive and nationality adjectives: agreement and position in the sentence
Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10:00-11:30AM
Present tense of regular verbs: -are, -ere, -ire verbs and verbs with spelling/stem changes
Wednesday 28th January 2026, 10:00-11:30AM
- CONVERSATION
My family and my friends: describing people and relationships
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 12:00-1:30PM
Wednesday 28th January 2026, 12:00-1:30PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
If you are at an intermediate level, please select from the dates below to find the workshop you wish to attend.
Grammar workshops at intermediate level run on Thursdays at 5:00-6:30PM; conversation workshops at intermediate level run on Thursdays at 6:30-8:00PM.
- GRAMMAR
Passato prossimo: formation, auxiliary verbs essere/avere, agreement, and typical uses
Thursday 11th December 2025, 5:00-6:30PM
Imperfect vs. Present Perfect: narrating and distinguishing completed and ongoing actions
Thursday 15th January 2026, 5:00-6:30PM
Simple Future and Future Perfect: talking about the future and making hypotheses
Thursday 22nd January 2026, 5:00-6:30PM
Present and Past Conditional: expressing wishes, hypotheses, and polite forms
Thursday 29th January 2026, 5:00-6:30PM
- CONVERSATION
Speaking club
Thursday 11th December 2025, 6:30-8:00PM
Travelling to Italy: planning a trip, making bookings, asking for information
Thursday 15th January 2026, 6:30-8:00PM
Italian Cinema and Literature: talking about films, books, and characters
Thursday 22nd January 2026, 6:30-8:00PM
Fashion and Lifestyle: clothing, trends, and cultural differences
Thursday 29th January 2026, 6:30-8:00PM
Not available on these dates?
No problem. Additional workshop dates for the entire school year will be released shortly.
Who can join
Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be enrolled in one of our longer courses.
However if you are currently attending an Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced course with us, you will receive a 10% discount on workshop fees.
Where and how
All workshops take place in person at:
ICI London – 39 Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London
Why join a workshop
- A focused, 1.5 hour learning boost
- Small groups led by native, qualified Italian teachers
- A great complement to our term-long courses
- Ideal as a stand-alone learning experience or as additional practice
- Suitable for all levels: from beginners wanting extra support to advanced learners refining their skill
Fees and booking
Each workshop costs £28.
Students currently enrolled in any of our 10-week Italian courses receive a 10% discount on all workshops.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact our coordination team at [email protected].
Interested in our Italian courses?
Courses at all levels start every term — September, January, and May — and run for 10 weeks.
You can begin at the level that suits you, including as a complete beginner, and then progress through the levels at your own pace throughout the year.
IIC Londra
L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) di Londra è l’ente ufficiale del governo italiano dedicato alla promozione della lingua e cultura italiane in Inghilterra e Galles.
Situato in un magnifico edificio storico a Belgravia, offre uno spazio unico per immergersi nella lingua e cultura italiane.
https://iiclondra.esteri.it/en/
SIAL Courses
Al centro della missione di SIAL.courses c’è l’insegnamento della lingua e cultura italiane.
Offriamo un’ampia gamma di corsi di italiano, con programmi su misura pensati per bambini, ragazzi e adulti.
https://sial.courses/